Includex index.

Earthquakes and tsunamis -- Hurricanes and floods -- Thunderstorms and tornadoes -- Fire and drought -- Volcanoes, landslides, and avalanches -- Natural disaster response in a fast-changing world.

"This book will provide background natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, and tornados. It will explain how these natural events occur and what have been the most significant events during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The title will also look at the emergency response actions that were taken as a result of the disasters and what actions were taken ahead of disasters to prevent loss of life and limit damage to property"--Provided by publisher.